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New 24-hour helpline launched for professional yacht crew
November 24, 2020Professional yacht crew anywhere in the world will now be able to access 24-hour support via Yacht Crew Help.
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An update from the International Port Welfare Partnership (IPWP) programme (2020)
November 23, 2020The latest progress report from the ISWAN programme managed by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. -
Celebrating seafarers this festive season
November 18, 2020ISWAN has joined forces with the International Chamber of Shipping and a number of supporting organisations for a special Christmas… -
Systemic failures revealed in implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers' hours of work and rest
November 11, 2020New research from a team at the World Maritime University (WMU) confirms previous research that suggested recording malpractices are… -
ICS launches global diversity tracker for shipping industry
November 11, 2020The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the ICS Diversity Tracker, the first report looking into the state of diversity… -
Talking Point: The importance of food on board cargo ships - A multidisciplinary approach
November 09, 2020Dr Polina Baum-Talmor, a postdoctoral researcher in social sciences, presents the issues surrounding food on board cargo ships and… -
Pirates are kidnapping more seafarers off West Africa, IMB reports
October 14, 2020ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) figures show a 40% increase in the number of kidnappings reported in the Gulf of Guinea in the… -
World Mental Health Day – Mental Health for All Seafarers
October 10, 2020On World Mental Health Day, ISWAN’s Project Manager Caitlin Vaughan discusses ISWAN’s latest initiatives to protect and improve the mental… -
Talking Point: COVID-19: specific maritime medical challenges
October 06, 2020Dr Sue Stannard of the Norwegian Centre of Maritime and Diving Medicine provides an overview of the current challenges and the status of… -
London P&I Club joins ISWAN
October 02, 2020The London P&I Club is delighted to announce its membership of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). -
International Chamber of Shipping updates health guidance on COVID-19 to reflect latest knowledge
October 02, 2020The ICS has published a new, fully updated version of its guidance for ship operators, reflecting the latest thinking and advice on the…
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